http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1238-childrens-aid-foundation en-us 40 The latest news about celebrity good deeds and charity involvement <p><em><small>Written by <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contributor/14-tim-saunders">Tim Saunders</a></small></em></p> <p>Looking for a gift with a difference this Christmas? Why not check out one of the new JJ Teddy Bears signed by your favorite celebrities.</p> <p>The bears are available through a special charity auction benefiting the <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1238-childrens-aid-foundation">Children&#8217;s Aid Foundation</a>, which runs education, enrichment and abuse prevention programs to provide abused and neglected children and youth with a new start on life – helping them feel safe, secure, loved and free to explore their dreams and goals.</p> <p>The auction has been run annually for four years, and has helped raise $400,000 for the charity. This year&#8217;s auction features bears signed by <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1075-melora-hardin">Melora Hardin</a>, Kreesha Turner, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/199-nelly-furtado">Nelly Furtado</a>, Kevin Federline, Madeline Zima, Paul Ben-Victor, and more.</p> <p>The auction – which ends on December 6 – can be accessed <a href="http://www.auctionwire.com/childrensaid">here</a>. More information about the Children&#8217;s Aid Foundation, visit their <a href="http://www.cafdn.org/">website</a>.</p> <h6>Related past articles</h6> <ul class="item-links"> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3445-jumpstart-sets-new-charity-record-for-reading">Jumpstart Sets New Charity Record For Reading</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3252-the-stars-on-climate-change-what-do-they-think">The Stars On Climate Change - What Do They Think?</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3230-stars-join-elephant-project-auction-for-alzheimers">Stars Join Elephant Project Auction For Alzheimer's</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3108-nelly-furtado-reads-for-the-record">Nelly Furtado Reads For The Record</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3081-win-a-signed-copy-of-a-classic-childrens-book">Win A Signed Copy of a Classic Children's Book</a></li></ul> <hr> <small> <p> Want to write for us, or help with our research? <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contribute">Find out more about contributing.</a> </p> <p> Copyright &copy; 2008 <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/">Look To The Stars</a>. This article may not be reproduced without explicit written permission; if you are not reading this in your news reader, the site you are viewing is illegally infringing our copyright, and we would be grateful if you would <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/about#contact">contact us</a>. </p> </small> </hr> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000 urn:uuid:http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1668 http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1668-bid-on-a-charity-bear-signed-by-melora-hardin Children's Aid Foundation Melora Hardin Kreesha Turner Nelly Furtado Kevin Federline Madeline Zima Paul Ben-Victor Celebrity Charity Philanthropy Giving At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths Children